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Jackalberry Lodge

4.0 star property
All-inclusive hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Buffet
Dining
Property grounds
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Thornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Thornybush Game Reserve

A luxury stay in Thornybush Game Reserve awaits you at Jackalberry Lodge. You'll find popular attractions like Blyde River Canyon within reach. Highlights at this all-inclusive hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places in the area of this 4-property class Thornybush Game Reserve hotel include Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village.

What's nearby

  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 31 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 33 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Ehlanzeni Collage - 36 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 39 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 56 min drive - 39.2 km

Restaurants

  • Klaserie One Stop
  • Boma

About this property

Jackalberry Lodge

All-inclusive hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Jackalberry Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Jackalberry Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Thornybush Game Reserve hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Jackalberry Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per stay)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 50.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 736 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 736 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Jackalberry Hoedspruit
Jackalberry Lodge
Jackalberry Lodge Hoedspruit
Jackalberry Lodge South Africa/Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Jackalberry Lodge Hotel
Jackalberry Lodge Hoedspruit
Jackalberry Lodge Hotel Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Jackalberry Lodge?

Yep, Jackalberry Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Jackalberry Lodge have a pool?

Jackalberry Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Jackalberry Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Jackalberry Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jackalberry Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Jackalberry Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jackalberry Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Jackalberry Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Jackalberry Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Travel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They suggested what tip we should leave each person which was far beyond a tip, more like paying the staffs wages. Made our stay uneasy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

A fabulous place to stay... We saw the big 5 on our first game drive. Truly amazing. Seeing the animals was incredible, but the staff and the lodge made the trip very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Andy, Beacons Bottom UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming game park

Excellent ranger Reece and his tracker John, in the 3 days we were there we saw all the Big Five and more, great food except too much sugar used in the cooking, exceptional staff tending to your every need. Would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sunil, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Honeymoon

My wife and I stayed two nights at this lodge on our honeymoon. We had a great time. They set up a nice private dinner the night we arrived. The next morning they gave us a private game tour. I was very pleased with their thoughtfulness. The guides do a great job of communicating with our guides and trackers in the reserve to ensure you get to see all the animals (especially the Big Five). The staff and guides are all friendly and excellent. I would highly recommend this lodge and look forward to returning.

10/10 Excellent

Francesco k f

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pode ir sem medo!

Achei muito bom, tudo de ótima qualidade, serviço impecável! Volterei com certeza!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maud, Rhône-alpes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mon coup de coeur Sud Africain

C'est un lieux extraordinaire en plein bush, un endroit d'une sérénité absolue au milieu de cette nature qui elle ne s’arrête jamais. Les lodges sont équipés d’immenses baies vitrées et donnent l'impression de vivre dehors en permanence. La nourriture est délicieuse et variée. L'accueil et les attentions de l’équipe sont un délice quotidien. Pour exemple, nous avons trouvé chaque soir sur le lit de nos enfants (6 et 12 ans) un conte africain a leur raconter avant d'aller dormir. Willie notre ranger (un amoureux éperdu de la nature) et John notre traqueur (l'homme qui voit tout et qui ne renonce jamais) on fait de nos safaris une succession de découvertes et de rencontres avec des animaux de tout poils. Cet endroit, les hommes et les animaux qui y vivent sont vraiment MON COUP DE COEUR SUD AFRICAIN!!!

10/10 Excellent

Constantin & Janine, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einmalig, genial, familiär!

Wir würden jedem einen Aufenthalt in der Jackalberry Lodge empfehlen! Wir haben zwei Nächte dort verbracht und waren begeistert. Insgesamt gibt es dort nur 7 Lodges was zu einer extrem familiären Stimmung beiträgt. Als wir dort waren, waren neben uns nur noch ein weiteres Paar in dem Hotel. Der Service ist nahezu perfekt. Vom Empfang bis zur Abreise können wir nichts kritisieren. Die Zimmer/Lodges sind extrem geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bieten alles was man braucht. Ab und zu haben kleine Tiere es geschafft sich in unser Zimmer zu schleichen (vor allem kleine Frösche), doch man muss bedenken, dass man mitten in der Wildnis ist. Das andere Paar hatte keine Tiere im Zimmer. Das Essen, welches serviert wurde war exzellent! Am ersten Abend gab es ein romantisches Dinner auf einer kleinen Terrassen im hoteleigenen Garten und am zweiten wurde gemeinsam am Lagerfeuer gegessen. Täglich wurden zwei Safaris je ca. 3 Stunden angeboten. Schon nach der zweiten hatten wir die kompletten Big Five gesehen. Wir waren mit Ranger Brad und Tracker Timber unterwegs. Beide haben jahrelange Erfahrung in dem Gebiet und wussten genau wo, welches Tier zu finden war. Wir haben uns zu jeder Zeit absolut sicher gefühlt! Es gibt wirklich keinerlei Kritik die uns zu diesem wundervollen Ort einfällt. Wir würden sofort ein zweites Mal gehen.

8/10 Good

Vero M, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accueil, bon safari, mais pas assez de protection pour empecher les animaux de venir près des cases. Bon repas servi autour d'un feu ou sous l'auvant. Les rangers pour le safari sont excellents